01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC021678
- Status
- Not Submitted
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- PA37 1AR
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Oban Lifesaving Club was inaugurated with the purpose, not only to teach swimming, but to give instruction on lifesaving techniques and water safety. This was recognised as necessary in a seaside town. Pupils become members at the age of 5 and progress from the small pool, where they first learn to swim, progressing from the small pool to Rookie Lifesaving as they become more proficient. As they progress they can attain badges for distance swimming and other disciplines. Then they can opt to achieve a Bronze Medal for lifesaving efficiency, generally between ages 14 and 18. All the teachers are voluntary and initially have to pass a swimming course at level 1 and if they choose, at level 2. These courses are the most involved in any sport, taking in, teaching most strokes, organising class lessons and achievement of Disclosure Scotland status. We are always short of teachers and would welcome anyone volunteering to assist at the poolside for a period until they sit the level 1
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the saving of lives
- the advancement of public participation in sport
- any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The aims of the club shall be: (a) To encourage swimming and other aquatic arts as would be of assistance to a person endeavouring to save life. (b) To train persons in aquatic survival and lifesaving techniques. (c) To further the general aims and work of the Royal Life Saving Society. The Club shall be registered with and affiliated to the Royal Life Saving Society.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 February 2025 | £0 | £0 | 0 | Not supplied |
| 28 February 2024 | £7,923 | £6,195 | 0 | 6 February 2025 |
| 28 February 2023 | £7,247 | £12,595 | 0 | 22 December 2023 |
| 28 February 2022 | £4,949 | £8,788 | 0 | 25 April 2022 |
| 28 February 2021 | £500 | £136 | 0 | 19 October 2021 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- 24 MacPherson Road, Dunbeg, Oban
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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